Singing sensation and Albanian songstress Dua Lipa recently performed in Mumbai for her song Levitating with the popular Bollywood song ‘Who Ladki Jo Sabse Alag Hai’ as part of her Radical Optimism Tour. A clip of the speech is going viral on social media for all the wrong reasons. While Shahrukh Khan (SRK) fans were in awe of this viral performance, others commented that Dua Lipa did not acknowledge the song’s original artist/musician, DJ Ruchir Kulkarni.
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Well, Dua is a star artist whose videos go viral in a split second. There is another video of hers that has managed to create a storm on social media with a quirky and bold take on Diet Coke. The video shows her sharing her unusual drink, mixing Diet Coke with pickle juice and pickled jalapeños. A concoction made while visiting a restaurant in Texas has gone viral, confusing fans and celebrities alike.
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In the video, Dua confidently prepares her quirky cocktail by pouring pickle juice and jalapeño brine into a Diet Coke glass, then garnishing it with slices of pickle and jalapeño. As they sipped with their dining companions, their reactions ranged from surprising enthusiasm to outright skepticism.
For those adventurous enough to give it a try, here’s how you can recreate Dua’s viral drink:
1. Fill a glass with ice and Diet Coke.
2. Add about a tablespoon of pickle juice and jalapeño brine.
3. Garnish with pickle slices and pickled jalapeños.
The result is a fizzy, tangy and slightly spicy drink that’s equal parts interesting and bold.
What does it taste like?
Taste reviews are everywhere. Both supporters and skeptics weighed in online. One user called it “surprisingly refreshing,” while another admitted, “I thought it was going to be disgusting, but I love it!” But others said it was an “acquired taste” and “better as a dare than as a drink.”
The evolution of “dirty soda”?
Two spicy diet coke appears to be one of the more recent “dirty sodas,” a movement in which people add syrups, creamers, or other ingredients to sodas for a new flavor.
While Dirty Soda has become famous through TikTok and shows like The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Dua’s version is on a whole other level because of its bold, spicy flavor.
Why the madness?
The viral success of this drink is a mixture of Dua Lipa’s star power, her quirky appeal and the internet’s fascination with all things unexpected. Whether for a noteworthy taste or just for the fun of riding the trend, this spicy Diet Coke is undeniably the talk of the town.
Are you brave enough to try Dua’s unique creation, or is this one trend you’ll pass on?
(Images courtesy of Instagram?
